The Howell Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 39th Annual Michigan Challenge Balloonfest

Indeed, the Michigan Challenge Balloonfest is a celebration of hot air balloons. But wait, there’s more! The event features entertainment, fireworks, family activities and attractions.

Schedule:

Thursday, June 27, 2024
2:00pm    - 11:00pm: Wade Shows Carnival produced by Big Rock Amusements    - Freshman Campus Lot

Friday, June 28, 2024
2:00pm-10:00pm: Brou-Haha Blue Blocks - Family Fun Tent
2:00pm-11:00pm: Wade Shows Carnival produced by Big Rock Amusements - Freshman Campus Lot
2:00pm-Close: Open-Air Marketplace - Highschool Campus
2:00pm-Close: Landing Zone Booths - Landing Zone
2:00pm-11:00pm: Highlander Food Court    Highlander Food Court
3:00pm-6:00pm: Rust Life - Main Stage
4:00pm-8:00pm: Ben the Lego Man - Family Fun Tent
4:00pm-6:00pm: Neverland Entertainment - Family Fun Tent/Roaming
5:00pm-5:45pm: Joel Tacey – Michigans Family Funnyman - Family Fun Tent
6:30pm-8:00pm: Balloon Launch - Launch Field
8:00pm-10:00pm: Neverland Entertainment - Family Fun Tent/Roaming
8:00pm-8:45pm: Joel Tacey – Michigans Family Funnyman - Family Fun Tent
Dark: Fireworks by Pyrotechnico - Baseball Field

Saturday, June 29, 2024
6:30am    8:00am    Balloon Fly-In Competition - Launch Field
9:00am-Close: Open-Air Marketplace - Highschool Campus
10:00am-Close: Landing Zone booths and entertainment - Landing Zone
10:00am-9:00pm: Brou-Haha Blue Blocks - Family Fun Tent
10:00am-11:00pm: Wade Shows Carnival produced by Big Rock Amusements - Freshman Campus Lot
10:00am-11:00pm: Highlander Food Court - Highlander Food Court
10:00am-Close: Family Fun Tent - Highschool Campus
10:00am-3:00pm: Classic Car Show - High School Parking Lot
11:00am-1:00pm: Neverland Entertainment - Family Fun Tent/Roaming
12:00pm-3:00pm: Denise Davis and the Motor City Sensations - Main Stage
1:00pm-5:00pm: Balloons and Brews Festival of Lights Fundraiser - State Street
1:00pm-5:30pm: Exotic Animal Exhibit - Family Fun Tent
1:00pm-3:00pm: Pilot meet and greet - Launch Field
2:00pm-2:45pm: Joel Tacey- Michigans Family Funnyman - Family Fun Tent
4:00pm-6:00pm: Neverland Entertainment - Family Fun Tent/Roaming
4:00pm-6:00pm: Slick Jummy Band - Main Stage
5:00pm-5:45pm: Joel Tacey - Michigans Family Funnyman - Family Fun Tent
6:30pm-8:00pm: Balloon Launch - Launch Field
8:00pm-10:00pm: Neverland Entertainment - Family Fun Tent/Roaming
Dark: Balloon Glow - Launch Field

Sunday, June 30, 2024
6:00am-8:00am: Balloon Fly-In - Launch Field
9:00am-2:00pm: Downtown Howell Farmers Market - State Street
9:00am-Close: Open-Air Marketplace - Highschool Campus
10:00am-Close: Family Fun Tent - Highschool Campus
10:00am-Close: Landing Zone booths and entertainment - Landing Zone
10:00am-9:00pm: Brou-Haha Blue Blocks - Family Fun Tent
10:00am-9:00pm: Highlander Food Court - Highlander Food Court
11:00am-1:00pm: Home Depot - Family Fun Tent
11:00am-9:00pm: Wade Shows Carnival produced by Big Rock Amusements - Freshman Campus Lot
12:00pm-12:45pm: Joel Tacey- Michigans Family Funnyman - Family Fun Tent
12:00pm-3:00pm: Magic Bus - Main Stage
1:00pm-5:30pm: Exotic Animal Exhibit - Family Fun Tent
1:00pm-4:00pm: Neverland Entertainment - Family Fun Tent/Roaming
4:00pm-3:00pm: Joel Tacey- Michigans Family Funnyman - Family Fun Tent
4:00pm-6:00pm: Parted Waters - Main Stage
6:30pm-8:00pm: Balloon Launch - Launch Field

Admission Fees:
$5.00 per person, per day.
Children 3 and under admitted free.
Parking is free.
A limited number of weekend wristbands for the Balloon Festival ONLY will be available for $10.00 per person on Friday, June 23rd at admission gates OR at the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce located at 123 E. Washington St. while supplies last.
Carnival Ride Daily Passes are an additional fee and may be found online or purchased at the carnival ticket booth. This is a separate cost from festival admission.
No Refunds

Date: July 28-30, 2024

Location: Howell High School, 1200 West Grand River, Howell, MI 48843

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